Thursday, March 8, 2012

Vintage Polkadot Dresser

Pokkadots are one of my favorite things. 

They're playful and feminine and cute and sophisticated, all at the same time.

Just like this little lady. 




I knew a stencil would have been impractical for the spacing and layout I wanted for the polka dots, so I used my secret trick. 

Needle point hoops!


They're super cheap and if you remove the middle hoop you get two stencils for the price of one. 

This little lady is painted in Antique White by General Finishes with dots painted in Bon Voyage, Forbidden Red by Behr and Ballet Slipper by Martha Stewart. 

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Posted by Julia @ 551Eastdesign at 6:00 AM

57 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteMarch 8, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    oh julia, i love it! the colors are SO fun!!! fabulous job as always!

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  2. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.March 8, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    That is just so much fun Julia! And what a great color combo!

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  3. StaceyMarch 8, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    You had me at polka dots and vintage! That is just darling! I want one too. I think I need to borrow this idea so I'll pin it for later! Please come and link this cutie up to my party happening now!
    Stacey of Embracing Change
    (p.s.- putting it on my Facebook page too...everyone must admire it!!)

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  4. Jes HumrichMarch 8, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    I LOVE this! Thank you for sharing. I will be using your blog as inspiration for decorating my new home!

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  5. Lani DerrickMarch 8, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Too cute! I have been seriously looking for ugli furniture to make pretty recently. These dots are perfect!

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  6. Shannah @ Just Us FourMarch 8, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    What a great tip on using those for a stencil. I love how the dresser turned out.

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  7. The HolbeinsMarch 8, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    This is so CUTE! I LOVE the way the polka dots are placed and how they run onto the side of the dresser. Very creative. This would look adorable in a girl's bedroom of any age. You have a real knack at picking the right colors for every thing. Great idea for stenciling, too. Way to go!!!!

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  8. JacquelineMarch 8, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    This is really cute and the dresser is very beautiful.

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  9. SkinnyMegMarch 8, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Wow, love the colors and the placement of the polka dots!! Great job!!

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  10. BrynnMarch 8, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    super cute!

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  11. ShannonMarch 8, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    So cute!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 8, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    your furniture gets better and better the longer you do this.

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  13. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeMarch 8, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    LOVE. IT. I usually save this for Cassie's stuff...but golly, this deserves it.

    SHAZAM.

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  14. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeMarch 8, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Hope she doesn't see that...

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  15. AllisonMarch 8, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    I love this Julia! Such a whimsical dresser. It's fabulous! You are so clever to use the embroidery hoops as stencils! This would be darling in a nursery or little Girl's room.

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  16. Mr. Smith@TheSmithGarageMarch 8, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    great look

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  17. CourtneyMarch 8, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    Just beautiful Julia!!
    It's nice to see something different to. Great job!!

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  18. CourtneyMarch 8, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    Just beautiful Julia!!
    It's nice to see something different to. Great job!!

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  19. cheryl @ nefotlak.March 9, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    this is super cute. thanks so much for sharing.
    cheryl xox.

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  20. A room with a viewMarch 10, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    I love your creativity and that your ideas are different. A new follower.

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  21. the cape on the cornerMarch 12, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    seriously this is absolutely adorable. i love the knobs, too!

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  22. StaceyMarch 12, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    I am totally in love with this cutie and YES - I am featuring her! I have no choice - she is just stinkin' adorable!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  23. CynthiaMarch 12, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    How cute! I kind of thought they looked like bubbles floating over it.

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  24. Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute.March 12, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    The shape of that dresser is perfect. The polka dots put it over the top!

    LOVE it. :)

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  25. Artsy VaVaMarch 12, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    What a cute dresser! Love the polka dots!!!

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  26. Mary @ Sea QuiltsMarch 12, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    I never met a polka-dot I didn't love. Your dresser is perfection!

    Thanks for the peek ~
    Mary @ Sea Quilts

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  27. Mrs. HMarch 13, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Precious! I may have to use this idea on my daughter's dresser. It's plain white now! Thanks for sharing, I found you on Not Just A Housewife.

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  28. AnonymousMarch 13, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Oh, this is just the cutest thing! Aren't you clever to think of doing this? It's adorable.
    be a sweetie,
    shelia :)

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  29. ShannonMarch 13, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    I LOVE the polka dots, really cute!! I love re-doing furniture too!

    Shannon@SewSweetCottage

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  30. KateMarch 13, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    CUTE! Love the color!

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  31. UnknownMarch 14, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    This is so fun! I never would have thought to put the polka dots on in that fashion. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  32. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMarch 14, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    This is too too cute.

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  33. Natasha Mairs - Serenity YouMarch 14, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    this is absolutely gorgeous!!

    would love it if you shared these on my link party, Serenity Saturday
    http://serenityyou.blogspot.com/search/label/Serenity%20Saturday

    Natasha xxx

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  34. AnnMarch 14, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    Adorable redo. Using the embroidery hoop is such a clever idea. I have a bunch of those in different sizes lying around. I just might try them out on some chair seats I have yet to redo.

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  35. UnknownMarch 14, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Oh how I am loving on super sweet and simple dresser....

    Just fabulous! I may have to steal this idea of a future project. So happy I stopped in from Restored It Wednesday.

    If you take a peek back, you'll see me following with joy : )

    Cori
    Starview SSonnet

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  36. UnknownMarch 14, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Oh my gosh this is the cutest dresser ever! Love the polka dots! I would love if you could come link up at my party!
    Amy@homehappyhome.blogspot.com

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  37. Pitter and GlinkMarch 14, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Super cute! :)

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  38. The CottagerMarch 14, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    love this! great piece of furniture and the polka dots make it so cute and charming.

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  39. Simply TasheenaMarch 14, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    This is too cute! I would love for you to link up at my Linky Party via: www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

    PS: I am your newest Linky Follower!

    Mrs. Delightful
    www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  40. Netties ExpressionsMarch 14, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    This is super cute, and it turned out so adorable! You did a great job! Stopping by from The Creative Girl party.

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  41. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceMarch 15, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    This is so cute--I love the placement of the dots!

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  42. Alexis Tanner LaneMarch 15, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    This is so cute! This is perfect inspiration for our old book case that we're going to put in my daughter's room. I just pinned it and became your newest follower! I would love for you to link it up to my first link party. I know my readers would love it too! http://weliketolearnaswego.blogspot.com/2012/03/what-i-learned-wednesday-1.html

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  43. Hollie @ I'm Busy ProcrastinatingMarch 15, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Love the polka dots! Also loving your new blog design. Super cute!

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  44. Amy FountainMarch 15, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Love retro designs! Very nice piece. :)

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  45. AngelaMarch 15, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    Super Cute!
    Angela @ A little about A LOT
    www.alittle-aboutalot.blogspot.com

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  46. The Rooster and The HenMarch 15, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    What a fun addition to a cute dresser! This project would be perfect for our linky party featuring "Transformations" called Repurpose-Remodel-Reveal, I know our readers would love to see it too! (It starts tomorrow- Friday, March 16th 2012 at 7:00 am and reoccures every 1st and 3rd Friday)

    -Whitney @ TheRoosterAndTheHen

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  47. AbbieMarch 16, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Love it!

    So fun and sweet!


    And I would LOVE it if you'd share this at Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL going on right now!

    http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2012/03/feature-friday-free-for-all-11.html

    Hope to see you soon!

    P.S. I'm a new follower. : )

    ~Abbie

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  48. DanielleMarch 17, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    Beautiful! I love the playful polka dots :)

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  49. Kara @ June & BearMarch 17, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    i love polka dots and these are perfect. so fun and sweet. you are so very talented.

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  50. UnknownMarch 17, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    This is so adorable, very very cute and clever thinking with the embroidery hoop:) Would you mind coming over and sharing this at my cheap finds and transformations party? I'm sure it will be a hit this week! Thanks so much for sharing and have a great weekend. I'm including the link in case you're interested!

    http://www.thescottscrib.com/2012/03/lathriftas-cheap-finds-and_16.html

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  51. Be Colorful CoastalMarch 17, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Oh Happy Day! I love polka dots too and your project is so fun and cheerful. Thanks for sharing on BeColorful
    pam

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  52. Chatty ChicsMarch 17, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    I can't even begin to tell you how much I LOVE this dresser! It's adorable! When I saw it linked up, I thought, "oh my gosh! I want that!" I'll be showing you off in a future post! Great job!
    Melody

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  54. Junky VagabondJune 21, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    I had to take a look at this - love polka dots! Smart idea for a stencil too :)

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  55. Vintage Street DesignsJuly 13, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    This dresser is soooo adorable! Found you at Funky Junk Interiors and I'm now your newest follower! Would love to have you stop by for a visit! Blessings ~ Judy

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  57. David thomsonAugust 1, 2018 at 12:10 AM

    That’s really a nice one, I have seen many blogs but they are outdated so I’m pleased to see this blog now.

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